Medical Abbreviations Flashcards by Lauren Almaraz

OB/GYN

Obstetrician /gynecologist

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symbols

marks that have specific meanings and are used to save time when recording data.

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CXR

chest X-ray

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cbc

complete blood(cell) count

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NKDA

no known drug allergies

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emergency room

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preop

before surgery; preoperative

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VS,V/S

Vital signs

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consult

consultation

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NPO

Nothing by mouth

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c/o

complains of ; complaining of

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urinalysis

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weight

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operating room

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postop

after surgery; postoperative

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VS,V/S

Vital signs

PTT

partial thromboplastin time (blood-clotting test)

SOB

shortness of breath

stat, STAT

immediately

T&C

type and cross-match

half strength;bedtime

WNL

within normal limits

height

Pro. time

prothrombin time ( blood-clotting test)

Pt, Pt.

patient

acronym

a type of abbreviation that is formed from the initial letters of words and is pronounced as a word

ECG, EKG

electrocardiogram